Development of railways in the princely Mysore (1800 A.D. to 1947)

Railway has played a significant role in the development of the country. Indian railways is the fourth largest railways in the world. The total length of Railway tracks in India was about 64,646 Kilometers in 2011. According to my studies princely Mysore had 748.19 miles including 9.88 miles of meter gauge line in 1947–48. Which also provided ample service to the people. Mysore railways has played a significant role in the development of industries, agriculture, trade and commerce. Journey by train was more comfortable than by bus. This had provided cheapest and most convenient mode of passenger transport for long journey. Being the mode of public transport railways in Mysore also provided employment opportunities for innumerable people.